About Baptist Student Ministry

    More than 1 million students study on Texas campuses! What an incredible challenge and opportunity. Since 1907 Baptist Student Ministry (changed from Baptist Student Union in 1995) has been the outreach arm of the local church on the university campus. And God has blessed. In the state of Texas alone the lives of over 43,000 students were impacted by BSM. With a vision of calling students "from the harvest, for the harvest", Baptist Student Ministry continues to seek to share the gospel to each new student generation, calling individuals to respond to the moving of the Spirit of God and challenging them to be wholly committed followers of Jesus Christ, using their gifts and talents to impact their campus, their city and their world for the kingdom of God.

About Houston Area BSM

    Today with over 200,000 students, more students study in the Gulf Coast area (primarily in Houston) than in any other city in the state. That number will continue to soar. By 2005 it is expected that the greater Houston area will have well over 250,000 students! Houston is home to the third largest major university in the state and the most ethnically diverse major research university in the nation. We are home to the largest community college system in the state and the one of the premier historically black universities. Internationals from more than 115 nations call Houston home for a season of their lives in a time when they are especially open to the gospel. Houston is a university city like none other in our state!

    Although the sheer number of students and schools in our area is daunting, God continues to call out committed Christian students to minister on their campus. In partnership with local churches, HABSM (Houston Area Baptist Student Ministries) gives these students an opportunity to grow as disciples of Jesus Christ, a place to exercise their spiritual gifts and people who will help mentor them as Christian leaders. In addition, HABSM ministries provide a safe, open environment for those who are not yet believers, but who are seeking spiritual answers to find those answers.

    Will you partner with us in this ministry? We are looking for churches and individuals who desire to change the future by touching the lives of students today. Whether opening your home to an international student, volunteering on a local campus or being a prayer partner for local ministries, we need you!